With the stroke of a vote, the commissioners for the City of Brownsville approved the fee schedule for implanting a microchip which Public Health Director Art Rodriguez claims will help reunite wayward pets with their owners.
But the fee schedule ( measly $5 per implanted chip) is part of a larger ordinance which aims to "control the pet population."We have to be honest. We have not read the proposed ordinance. But if the chip is required for pet ownership and those animals caught without one without one are subject to be put to sleep, the effect could be devastating to pet lovers in the city.
Those paranoid among us say that if the city requires a chip implant as a condition of owning a pet in Brownsville, the chip could well be the precursor to the requirement by the Antichrist in Apocalypse that everyone wear 666, the mark of the Beast.
"We require you not to use plastic bags for shopping, to Zumba dance and fish in large numbers, promote the chisquiado (bike) lifestyle, and now to implant Fido with a microchip," said a village cynic. "Where will this top?"
If Rodriguez and his champions on the commission have their way, it might not be too long before fat-laden (and delicious) gorditas are outlawed, sugar-free buñuelos a thing of the past, and the landscape will be free of dogs and cats enjoying their freedom, said an irate citizen.
"The city should concentrate on keeping the streets navigable (even when it rains cats and, ahem, dogs), create jobs, and stay out of people's relationships with their furry friends," he said.
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Da Mayor had the first microchip implanted in his right rear cheek. This way he will not be put to sleep when he is picked up . He will be saved by Rutila Portofolio for the next commish meeting.
I'm glad not knowing what the ordinance says doesn't keep you from posting on it. Good journalism doesn't let the facts get in the way. Why, I remember you fear mongering recently about the expense of the chip. If you can't afford the $5.00 chip then you probably can't afford a rabies vaccination. That means you can't afford to properly care for and animal and you should not have one. By the way, what do you think is happening to stray animals that are picked up now? At least if they have a chip they have a chance.
Rutile Portafoliohad two micros implanted just to be sure not get lost .
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